HeyJaredThe Sower Project
The podcast where bible meets music. We dive into all things relating to the current state of Christian music. Hosted by Eric Tuffendsam, the songwriter behind the solo project Sower.”
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I'm Eric Today with Clifford on the current state of CCM (opens the original)
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Christian music has a bigger problem than bad songs. It may be built on the wrong incentives. Clifford, creator of I’m Clifford Today and the indie rock project Sherwood Forest, joins Eric Tuffendsam for an honest conversation about the state of Christian music: the good, the bad, and the ugly. From the rise of the CCM industry to the tension between ministry, money, popularity, and discipleship, they ask a difficult question: Is the system serving the mission, or has the mission started serving
Defying the Deconstruction Trend with Branden Cate (opens the original)
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In this conversation, Eric talks with indie artist Branden Cate, who spent years touring adjacent to the CCM scene before walking away from his faith. While many would call his story “deconstruction,” this term often softens what Scripture calls falling away from Christ. Looking back, he doesn’t blame God—he takes responsibility for his own sin, selfishness, and doubt. Now restored to Christ, Branden is writing synth-driven indie rock for God’s glory. Together they discuss repentance, restoratio
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